Tom P.

I currently have 3 Hygger lights, different sizes, and am very happy considering their price. I have them set to come on for 10 hours and they have not failed. My plants are doing fine with the amount of light that they produce. And again, for the price, I would buy again.

Thanks Beardedbillygoat1, will check out some of the FB groups. I know that I can put whatever I want in my tank, but I really want to make sure that I'm not stressing the fish. I try to keep a heavily planted aquascape with plenty of hiding places. I'm not concerned about breeding if that is an issue for any of the species. I've had the threadfins for about 6 months and they are doing great - very subtle colors but beautiful.

Thanks. Will check out your suggestions. Have seen quite a few state that they are raising their bosemani in a 45g, but sounds like they are pushing it. I'm mainly interested in getting something with the appropriate size and lots of color. Not locked into rainbows but love their look.

Re-doing my 45g anticipating dwarf neon rainbows, but wondering if other rainbows would do okay? Love the Bosemani but concerned about size. Also re-doing the aquascape and considering tree stump look. Any suggestions? I currently have 2 F/1M Threadfins that are great.

Should have posted this in General Discussion but don't know how to relocate. Sorry.

Pays to watch Cory's YT videos. Previously, I had seen videos recommending schools of Otocinclus. And it was fun to watch them all scoot across the tank. But I just saw a video where Cory recommends far fewer depending upon the size of your tank. I had 6 in my 45g and have now reduced to 3 in 45g, 2 in 20g, and 1 in 10g. Will probably eliminate the 1 in the 10g as I really don't need him there at this time. I'm constantly trying to educate myself with all the information that is now available that wasn't even hinted at 45 yrs ago. Thanks to Cory and Others at Aquarium Co-op.

Thanks for the input. I know I've been pushing it with the Gold White Clouds and the Corys. So far, they seem to be doing fine and I have no interest in their spawning. They were probably the first fish that I restarted with and they have been extremely hardy. Luckily, I started with 12 and still have all 12. But yes, I'm pushing it a bit with a room temp of 78 so I don't run a heater. I could always move them to my 20g but that is my Scarlet Badis tank and haven't found much info on that combination. And the room temp is still 78.

Barely got started, had a technical glitch, and have had to start from scratch. Put most of my intro information into my profile (About Me). I really appreciate all the "Welcomes" that I had within minutes of joining this forum so looking forward to the information and support that members of this forum provide. I currently have 3 tanks - 45, 20, & 10 gallons. The 45 & 20 have been stable for almost 3 months. I started setting them up 8-9 months ago. In June I purchased 2 German Gold Rams. They are part of a community tank that they share with 1 Koi Marble Angel, 12 Gold White Clouds, 1 Red Honey Gourami, 6 Otocinclus, & 5 Panda Corys. They were all doing find until yesterday. The Rams both appear to be male and they have done a good job of tolerating each other with an occasional chase. Plenty of hiding spaces with rocks, driftwood, plants, and caves. The 1 has been more dominant but he has never fin nipped or caused any damage. But last night, from across the room, I happened to see 1 of the Rams go from the top of the tank to the bottom, in 1 smooth move. And just sit there. And he was breathing fast. I knew he was in distress, had no idea what caused it, and no idea what to do. As I stepped away the other Ram did something I've never observed before - in him or any other fish. He came over to his buddy and nudged him. Gently. And he just hovered over him and around him. If I got close to try to take a picture he would run. And as soon as I was far enough away, he would come back. I tried several times to get that picture but every time he would leave and then come back when I would leave. I finally decided to move him to a quarantine tank but he didn't make it. John & Lisa (KGTropicals) had warned us that we could become attached and actually feel bad when our fish die. I really wasn't expecting that. And I really felt bad. So, I have no idea what caused his death. There had been no signs of ill health, no changes to the tank. I had cleaned the canister filter 5 days ago. No other fish is showing any signs of distress. I tested the water again and nothing had changed. And I know, these things happen and we aren't always able to find the cause. But I will be watching the rest of the community very closely for the next few days. 45 gallon, Fluval 307, Fluval UVC, Hygger 36" LED 20 gallon, Tidal 35, Hygger 24" LED 10 gallon, Hygger Sponge, Hygger 18" LED *Note: I love Hygger products. I have never received any free products, or been paid to advertise. And they make a great quality Aquarium Cleaning Tool Kit!